Top Realtors and Real Estate Agents in Richmond, CA
Rankings based on verified MLS transaction data. Last updated May 2026. No pay-to-play.
Top Agent
Top 0.57%
in Richmond, CA
$190.5M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.7M
Price Range
7%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 1.02%
in Richmond, CA
$164.9M
All-Time Sales
$420K - $3.9M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.14%
in Richmond, CA
$117.4M
All-Time Sales
$440K - $2.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 1.14%
in Richmond, CA
$114M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $2.4M
Price Range
Top Agent
(81)
Mariama Gebeyehou
Security Pacific Real Estate Brokerage
12 Years of experience
25+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 1.25%
in Richmond, CA
$185.3M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $2.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.27%
in Richmond, CA
$425.4M
All-Time Sales
$550K - $2.8M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 2.39%
in Richmond, CA
$137.6M
All-Time Sales
$320K - $1.6M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(2)
Felipe Acobes
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
10 Years of experience
3+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 3.75%
in Richmond, CA
$49M
All-Time Sales
$460K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.2%
in Richmond, CA
$41.1M
All-Time Sales
$310K - $1.1M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 4.43%
in Richmond, CA
$541.1M
All-Time Sales
$610K - $7.5M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 4.89%
in Richmond, CA
$69.2M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $5.9M
Price Range
Top Agent(1)
Laurie Wexner
Better Homes & Gardens RE Royal & Assoc
31 Years of experience
21+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 5.57%
in Richmond, CA
$206.6M
All-Time Sales
$370K - $1.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.57%
in Richmond, CA
$124.8M
All-Time Sales
$640K - $1.8M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.57%
in Richmond, CA
$66.3M
All-Time Sales
$520K - $6M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 5.68%
in Richmond, CA
$37.2M
All-Time Sales
$630K - $2M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.59%
in Richmond, CA
$728.2M
All-Time Sales
$1M - $4.5M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.59%
in Richmond, CA
$101.1M
All-Time Sales
$430K - $1.7M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 6.93%
in Richmond, CA
$469.7M
All-Time Sales
$390K - $2.4M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 6.93%
in Richmond, CA
$16.9M
All-Time Sales
$480K - $1.3M
Price Range
Top AgentTop 7.95%
in Richmond, CA
$170M
All-Time Sales
$330K - $1.2M
Price Range
4%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.95%
in Richmond, CA
$674.1M
All-Time Sales
$1.9M - $530M
Price Range
3%
Negotiated Off List
Top AgentTop 7.95%
in Richmond, CA
$331.2M
All-Time Sales
$1.1M - $3.5M
Price Range
Top Agent(2)
Skyler Morehouse
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate
4 Years of experience
4+ Sales in the last 12 months
Top 7.95%
in Richmond, CA
$5.3M
All-Time Sales
$600K - $1.2M
Price Range
Top Agent$431.4M
All-Time Sales
$1.4M - $6.8M
Price Range
6%
Negotiated Off List
Top Agent(19)
Tomaj Trenda
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
21 Years of experience
11+ Sales in the last 12 months
$76.2M
All-Time Sales
$570K - $2M
Price Range
107
Total Number Of Homes Sold
Richmond Housing Market Trends
Median Sale Price
$700,000
+12.63% year-over-yearMedian Days on Market
20
-1 day year-over-yearSale-to-List Price
105.61%
+4.78% year-over-yearHomes Sold Above List Price
58.2%
+1.3% year-over-yearOff the Market in 2 Weeks
35.5%
+1.8% year-over-yearListings With Price Drops
26.1%
-1.1% year-over-yearMonths of Supply
2.1
Realtors in Richmond
880
Verified MLS market data through May 2026.
Do Top Richmond Agents Sell Faster?
The 25 top-ranked agents on EffectiveAgents in Richmond sell in a median of 17 days, compared with the Richmond market median of 20 days on market.
About 3 days faster (15% quicker than the Richmond market)
Median days to sale reported by the top-ranked Richmond agents on EffectiveAgents, compared with the Richmond market median days on market. Agent figures reflect each agent's reported sales history.
When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Richmond?
Based on the last 24 months of verified MLS market data, homes in Richmond sell fastest and closest to asking when they go under contract in April. To hit that window, plan to list around March.
Median days on market by month (shorter is faster)
April
Best month to sell
19 days
Typical time on market
103.5%
Of asking price
Seasonal averages from the last 24 months of Richmond, CA sales. Individual results vary with price, condition, and how the broader market moves. A local agent can pinpoint the right timing for your home.
Home Values by Neighborhood in Richmond
Median home values across Richmond, CA neighborhoods, with the change over the past five years.
Point Richmond
+137% over 5 years
$1.18M
Southwest Annex
$992K
Marina Bay
+103% over 5 years
$850K
May Valley
+73% over 5 years
$788K
Richmore Village
+82% over 5 years
$665K
Park Plaza
+87% over 5 years
$639K
North and East
+90% over 5 years
$634K
Santa Fe
+147% over 5 years
$609K
Shields-Reid
+121% over 5 years
$544K
Median home values from verified market data; five-year change shown where available.
What These Numbers Mean for Richmond Buyers and Sellers
The Housing Market Trends module above shows a Richmond market where sellers currently hold measurable leverage. With a median sale price of $700,000 and homes moving in a median of 20 days, the pace is brisk. The clearest signal sits in the competitive indicators: 58.2% of homes sold above their asking price and the average sale-to-list ratio stands at 105.61%, meaning the typical property closes over what the seller asked. Months of supply measures 2.1, well inside territory that favors sellers, and 35.5% of listings leave the market within two weeks.
For buyers, this combination means competitive, well-prepared offers matter. Escalation terms and clean contingencies carry weight when more than half of closings land above list. That said, 26.1% of listings recorded a price cut, so a segment of inventory is mispriced or sitting, and buyers who identify those homes can negotiate closer to fair value rather than chasing bidding wars. With 142 active listings against 67 monthly sales and 76 pending, disciplined patience on the right property is workable.
For sellers, pricing accurately at the outset is the strategy the data rewards. The price-drop share confirms that overreaching invites time on market rather than premiums, while correctly priced homes are the ones drawing multiple offers. Navigating this split market takes local judgment, and Richmond has 880 licensed agents. Knowing which of them consistently produces measured results is where performance data, rather than name recognition, becomes the deciding factor.
What Richmond Home Prices Mean for You
Understanding the true cost of homeownership in Richmond goes beyond the listing price. These calculators break down what today's market conditions mean for your budget, your timeline, and your negotiating position.
| Median home price | $700,000 |
| Down payment (20%) | $140,000 |
| Loan amount | $560,000 |
| Monthly payment (PITI) | $4,545 |
Based on 28% debt-to-income ratio, 6.66% mortgage rate (as of July 30, 2026), 30-year fixed loan, 1.15% property tax rate, $275/mo insurance. Actual requirements vary by lender.
Based on $700,000 median home price with 20% down at 6.66% (as of July 30, 2026) for 30 years. Property tax estimated at 1.15% of home value.
Year-over-year data reflects the most recent rolling period from Richmond MLS records. Prior year values calculated from current figures and published YoY changes.
What to Look for in a Richmond Realtor
Choosing an agent on brand familiarity alone overlooks what actually moves a transaction: a documented record of closings and negotiation outcomes. Of the 880 licensed agents working Richmond, EffectiveAgents has ranked 61 based on verified performance rather than advertising spend. The top-ranked agent, Daniel Ripper at Compass, has closed 395 transactions and $190.5M in all-time sales volume. That transaction depth matters in a market where 58.2% of homes sell above asking, because negotiating multiple-offer situations in neighborhoods like Richmond Heights, the Iron Triangle, and Richmond Annex requires experience reading local pricing dynamics block by block. An agent who has managed hundreds of closings understands when to advise an escalation clause and when a listing among the 26.1% share with price cuts signals room to negotiate. Review patterns are equally telling: Daniel Ripper holds 61 reviews, and consistent feedback over a large sample size is a stronger indicator of reliability than a handful of glowing testimonials. When evaluating any agent here, weigh transaction count, review volume, and consistency together.
How We Rank Richmond Real Estate Agents
Our rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data, not advertising spend. For every agent we analyze more than fifteen performance signals, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results (how far above or below list price an agent's clients actually close), price-point fit, and verified reviews. The agents shown first are those whose verified results put them at the top of the Richmond market today.
Agents cannot pay for placement in these rankings. The underlying data refreshes as new closed transactions are reported, so rankings shift with real market performance. Learn how we rank agents.
Rankings reviewed by Kevin Stuteville, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (License BK3068131), Founder of EffectiveAgents.
Data last updated: May 2026
Richmond Real Estate Agent FAQs
Who is the best real estate agent in Richmond, CA?
Based on EffectiveAgents' analysis of verified performance data, Daniel Ripper at Compass ranks as the top agent in Richmond, CA, with 395 closed transactions, 61 reviews, and $190.5M in all-time sales volume. EffectiveAgents ranks 61 of the area's 880 licensed agents using measured transaction records and client review patterns rather than advertising. The right fit depends on your property type and neighborhood, so we recommend comparing several ranked agents on closings, reviews, and local experience before deciding.
How were these Richmond real estate agents ranked?
Rankings are built from verified MLS transaction data. We analyze more than fifteen performance signals for every agent, including sales volume in your city and zip code, recent and all-time transactions, days on market, negotiation results, price-point fit, and verified reviews. Agents cannot pay for placement.
How many real estate agents are in Richmond?
Our data covers 880 real estate agents serving the Richmond area. The count represents agents with transaction activity recorded in our Richmond market data, not simply everyone holding a license.
What does the median sale price in Richmond mean for sellers?
Richmond's median sale price is $700,000 as of May 2026. Half of recent sales closed above that figure and half below. It is a useful baseline for understanding the market, but an experienced local agent will price your home against comparable recent sales in your neighborhood, not the citywide median.
How long does it take to sell a house in Richmond?
Homes in Richmond currently sell in a median of 20 days, though timelines vary with pricing, condition, and location. With 58.2% of homes closing above list and 35.5% going under contract within two weeks, accurately priced and well-presented listings move quickly. Homes that linger typically fall into the 26.1% share requiring price adjustments. The sale-to-list ratio of 105.61% and months of supply at 2.1 reflect strong demand. Correct initial pricing, staging, and an experienced agent are the biggest factors in how fast your home sells.
Does it cost anything to use EffectiveAgents?
No. EffectiveAgents is free for home buyers and sellers, with no obligation to work with any agent we match you with.
Do agents pay to be ranked or featured?
No. Agents cannot pay for placement anywhere in these rankings. Positions are earned from verified transaction performance only.
What commission do Richmond realtors charge?
Commissions are negotiable and vary by agent, service level, and transaction. There is no set rate, and recent industry changes have made commission structures more flexible than ever. Discuss the structure directly with your agent before signing a listing or buyer agreement.
Should I use a local Richmond agent or a national brand?
The individual agent matters more than the brand on the sign. Offices within the same national franchise vary widely in performance, and the agent you hire, not the logo, prices your home, negotiates your contract, and manages your closing. A strong local agent brings firsthand knowledge of Richmond neighborhoods, pricing patterns, and buyer activity. Compare agents on verified local results such as recent sales, days on market, and negotiation outcomes rather than name recognition.
What questions should I ask a Richmond realtor before hiring them?
Ask how many homes they have closed in Richmond in the past year, what their average sale-to-list ratio is, and how much of their business is in your neighborhood and price range. Ask how they will market your home or find you listings, and how often they will communicate. Strong agents answer with specifics. Verified transaction data is the fastest way to confirm what you hear.
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